The Lengths of the Reigns of 50 British Monarchs (In

question 15

Multiple Choice

The lengths of the reigns of 50 British monarchs (in years) are summarized with the following five-number summary: xmin = 0, Q1 = 6, = 15.5, Q3 = 24, xmax = 63
If the maximum of 63 years is accidentally recorded as 630 years, how will this affect the median?

• A) The median will increase.
• B) The median will decrease.
• C) The median will be unchanged.
• D) It is impossible to determine without having the complete data set.

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